Became the Unjust Contract Slave of the Archamage’s Book

Chapter 27: The End of the Test

Nunair Dalheim responded to Binaeril's question with a cold laugh.

"What are you talking about? How could I ever want to kill my beloved brother? Such a misunderstanding would be appalling to anyone who hears it."

But Binaeril knew better. It wasn't a misunderstanding. His brother, Nunair Dalheim, had indeed attempted to kill him before.

Seeing Binaeril's disgusted expression, Nunair lowered himself to meet Binaeril's eye level, putting on a gentle smile, pretending to be the kind brother.@@novelbin@@

"My dear brother, Binaeril. I understand the feelings you have towards me. There are so many misunderstandings between us. One day, you will understand. I have never once hated you."

"What misunderstandings are you talking about?"

Binaeril knew that the figure before him wasn't his real brother. His brother was in the Holy See of Vitori, busy as the appointed Sword of the Order. And most importantly, his brother wasn't the type to travel far just to see him—unless Binaeril was marked as an enemy.

Realizing this was not his real brother, Binaeril felt a surge of confidence. He could afford to be cheeky with this illusion, something he had never dared with his actual brother.

"Was it when you believed in the heretic doctrines? Or was it when the soldiers of the Order came, and you hid the heretical scriptures under my bed?"

Nunair's face stiffened at the unexpected retort.

"Or was it when Mother took all the blame and went to trial because of those scriptures? Why don't you explain that in front of Mother's pyre in our hometown? Which part of my statements is a misunderstanding?"

Nunair's smile vanished. The gentleness he pretended to show was gone.

"My little brother has grown quite a bit, hasn't he?"